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Nottingham Forest Triumph in Penalty Shootout to Reach FA Cup Semis for First Time in 34 Years

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Nottingham Forest Triumph in Penalty Shootout to Reach FA Cup Semis for First Time in 34 Years

Nottingham Forest made a historic return to the FA Cup semifinals for the first time in 34 years, edging out Brighton in a thrilling penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw after extra time on Saturday. Belgian goalkeeper Matz Sels was the standout performer, saving two critical penalties to propel Forest to Wembley.

The quarterfinal clash at the Amex Stadium was a nail-biter, with both teams unable to find the net during regular and extra time. The shootout saw Sels shine as he stopped spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez. Despite Neco Williams missing his attempt, Ryan Yates kept his composure to convert the final penalty, sealing a 4-3 victory for Forest.

This win marks a significant achievement for Nottingham Forest, who have had a remarkable FA Cup run this season. They previously triumphed in shootouts against Exeter and Ipswich in earlier rounds, demonstrating their resilience and determination.

Under the management of Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest is not only eyeing FA Cup glory but also a potential Champions League spot. Currently sitting third in the Premier League, they are five points clear of fourth-placed Chelsea and six ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City with just nine games remaining. The last time Forest reached the FA Cup final was in 1991, when they fell short against Tottenham.

On Saturday, Forest joined Crystal Palace in the last four after the Eagles secured a 3-0 victory over Fulham in their quarterfinal. As the tournament progresses, Manchester City will face Bournemouth and Aston Villa will visit Championship side Preston in the remaining quarterfinals on Sunday.

Forest’s history with Brighton added an intriguing backdrop to the match, having previously crushed the Seagulls 7-0 in the league earlier this season—a result that marked Brighton’s heaviest defeat in 67 years. However, Brighton came into this match with renewed confidence, having won four out of their last five league games.

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Despite missing key players like Chris Wood due to injury, Forest had opportunities to score. Taiwo Awoniyi nearly found the net early on but was thwarted by Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. As the match progressed, both teams struggled to convert chances, with Sels and Verbruggen making crucial saves.

After a lackluster first half, Forest came out stronger in the second half, with Morgan Gibbs-White forcing a fantastic save from Verbruggen. Nuno’s tactical changes, including the introduction of wingers Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga, aimed to revitalize the attack, but neither side could find a breakthrough before extra time.

In a dramatic finish, Gomez almost clinched victory for Brighton with a late header, but Sels was there to deny him, setting the stage for a tense shootout that ultimately saw Nottingham Forest through to the semifinals.

With the FA Cup now in their sights, Forest fans can look forward to what promises to be an exciting journey as the club seeks to add another trophy to its illustrious history.

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